Can you take paracetamol when pregnant or breastfeeding?

Is paracetamol safe to take during pregnancy?

As with all medicines you should always check with your doctor, pharmacist or midwife before using paracetamol if you are pregnant.

However, health professionals generally consider paracetamol to be safe for short-term use to relieve pain or fever during pregnancy. It should be used at the lowest possible dose for the shortest possible time.

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